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The Jeffersons S5E15 — A Bedtime Story
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The Jeffersons•Season 5•Episode 15

A Bedtime Story

6.6/10 · 86 votesJan 24, 197925 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 5•−0.7 vs season avg

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George is trying to hide his impotence from Louise and explores many means to cure his problem, including, oysters, medications and even a sex therapist.

Directed byJack Shea
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Isabel Sanford

Isabel Sanford

Louise Jefferson

Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley

George Jefferson

Roxie Roker

Roxie Roker

Helen Woodroow Willis

Franklin Cover

Franklin Cover

Thomas 'Tom' Willis

Berlinda Tolbert

Berlinda Tolbert

Jenny Willis Jefferson

Jay Hammer

Jay Hammer

Allan Willis

Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict

Harry Bentley

Marla Gibbs

Marla Gibbs

Florence Johnston

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Jack Shea

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Episode Summary

"A Bedtime Story" is episode 15 of The Jeffersons season 5. It scored 6.6/10 from 86 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Jack Shea, it aired on January 24, 1979.

Next: E16 · Florence Meets Mr. RightBest of Season 5